Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure presenting the Tourism and Destination Marketing Plan 2022 along with associated research.

RESOLVED that the Tourism and Marketing Plan 2022 in Appendix 1 of the report is noted, and the recommendations are accepted.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure that presented the Tourism and Destination Marketing Plan 2022 along with associated research.

The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure informed Members that he was proud of the Destination Marketing Team for how they showcase Gloucester to the world and its wide range of activities for visitors as reflected in the growth in users of the Visit Gloucester website beyond pre-pandemic levels (3.5).  He further advised them how respected the Tourism and Destination Marketing Manager was amongst the profession nationally and high level of excitement engendered about the City within it.  The Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources commented that for such a small team created in turbulent times they had generated a big positive impact.  She noted that the good relationships they had fostered across the sector boded well for the future.

RESOLVED that the Tourism and Marketing Plan 2022 in Appendix 1 of the report is noted, and the recommendations are accepted.